circumvention
Translation
circumvention, avoidance, bypassing
Examples
This was a clear circumvention of the law.
This was a clear circumvention of the law.
Grammar Patterns
circumvention of ((sth.)) the act of avoiding something This was a clear circumvention of the law.
Similar Words
Synonyms: avoidance, evasion, bypassing
Etymology
From the verb 'circumvent'. 'circum' (around) + 'venire' (to come) + '-tion' (noun suffix). The act of coming around something.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'circumvent'. It refers to the *act* of getting around a problem or rule.